Firmly

Pronunciation: /fɜːrmli/

Definitions of firmly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by indicating the manner in which something is done

Example Sentences

A1 She held onto the railing firmly as she climbed the stairs.

A2 He firmly believed that hard work would lead to success.

B1 The company firmly established itself as a leader in the industry.

B2 The team leader firmly stated the new project deadlines.

C1 The lawyer firmly defended her client in court.

C2 The CEO firmly asserted the company's commitment to sustainability.

Examples of firmly in a Sentence

formal She firmly believes in the importance of upholding ethical standards in the workplace.

informal He firmly told his friends that he would not be attending the party.

slang I firmly told him to back off before things got ugly.

figurative The roots of their friendship are firmly planted in trust and loyalty.

Grammatical Forms of firmly

• past tense: firmly
• plural: firmly
• comparative: more firmly
• superlative: most firmly
• present tense: firmly
• future tense: will firmly
• perfect tense: have firmly
• continuous tense: firmly being
• singular: firmly
• positive degree: firmly
• infinitive: to firmly
• gerund: firmly
• participle: firmly

Origin and Evolution of firmly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'firmly' originated from the Middle English word 'fermli', which was derived from the Old French word 'fermement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'firmly' has retained its original meaning of being securely or solidly in place, but has also expanded to encompass the idea of being resolute or determined in one's actions or beliefs.